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This PowerPoint presentation and handouts are posted under “Library Classes” on library website.

This PowerPoint presentation and handouts are posted under “Library Classes” on library website. . library.centennialcollege.ca. Distance Access. You need an active library account to use the library. NEW. Centre for Academic English

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  1. This PowerPoint presentation and handouts are posted under “Library Classes” on library website.

  2. library.centennialcollege.ca Distance Access You need an active library account to use the library

  3. NEW Centre for Academic English Tutoring Sessions & Workshops for English, ESL, grammar, writing, etc. Room A206 @Ashtonbee campus

  4. Preparation for Practice DSW 125 D. Easson, Instructor 9 February 2012 L. Dobson, Librarian AGENCY RESEARCH

  5. Explore & Use Personal Contacts… • Tour your neighbourhood - including local Public Library branch • Network • Talk to people at the College’s Job Fairs (held in the fall term. See schedule: http://www.centennialcollege.ca/careerfairs

  6. Centennial Careers Fair page – some upcoming fairs… 2012 Feb 08

  7. .. Agency searches

  8. Does the library have any publications on the Griffin Centre?

  9. Using Subject Term limits – results list for “Griffin Centre” toronto produces 2 records

  10. Search for “United Way” toronto, results… 11,025 records

  11. … Toronto area neighbourhood data…

  12. … Government websites

  13. … Library e-resources

  14. Centennial Libraries E-resources • Example: DATABASES CONTAINING NEWSPAPERS

  15. LexisNexis newspaper database – Searching for “Griffin Centre” toronto

  16. LexisNexis newspaper database – Searching for “Griffin Centre” toronto 1 article

  17. LexisNexis newspaper database – Searching for “Community Living” toronto…

  18. LexisNexis newspaper database – Searching for “Community Living” toronto… 67 articles

  19. LexisNexis newspaper database, searching for articles on the SUBJECT, “developmental disabilities” – limit to current year…

  20. LexisNexis newspaper database, searching for articles on the SUBJECT, “developmental disabilities” – limit to current year… 753 articles

  21. Search the Internet – many agencies have their own websites (or are listed with contact info)

  22. Google Advanced Search page offers you filters – for greater precision searching… Useful espcially when doing SUBJECT searches

  23. Google Advanced Search – keywords to appear in title field, sites limited to “.ca” canadiansities…

  24. Google Advanced Search – keywords to appear in title field, sites limited to “.ca” canadiansities… 114 records – quality looks good

  25. Job search skills • The Library also has resources on • Resume writing • Portfolio creation • Interview strategies • Job hunting skills

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